Controversial Officiating WNBA Finals as Lynx Coach Avoids Fine
Cheryl Reeve's criticism of the officiating in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals has gone unpunished, fueling debate over the fairness of the championship outcome.
- The WNBA has decided not to fine Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after she publicly criticized the officiating in the decisive Game 5 of the Finals.
- Reeve claimed the championship was 'stolen' from the Lynx following a controversial foul call against Alanna Smith with seconds left in regulation.
- New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart drew the foul, made two critical free throws to tie the game, and the Liberty eventually won in overtime.
- Both Reeve and Liberty coach Sandy Brondello expressed frustration over officiating, though neither faced financial penalties from the league.
- The decision not to fine Reeve or Brondello is unusual, as WNBA officials have previously fined coaches for similar criticisms.
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